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Uganda’s Malaria Diagnosis Faces Critical Gaps, Says Malaria Consortium Expert

Despite notable progress in reducing malaria prevalence, Uganda still faces major challenges in diagnosing and managing the disease especially in hard-to-reach communities and among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children under five. Dr. Sam Gudoi, Senior Project Manager at the Malaria Consortium, shared […]

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Stronger Partnerships and Integrated AI Framework Key for Malaria Control Strategy in Uganda

Effective malaria control in Uganda demands stronger partnerships and a cohesive national framework to address longstanding fragmentation in planning and implementation. This was the central message of Richard Mulamba an expert in disease modeling during a webinar organized by Makerere AI Health Lab and Malaria […]

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National AI in Health Framework Needed to Support Malaria Elimination

As Uganda intensifies its malaria elimination efforts, Solomon Muhumuza, a digital health expert working closely with the Ministry of Health, has called for the urgent development of a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Implementation Framework. Speaking during a World Malaria Day webinar hosted by […]

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AI-Powered Ocular App Shows Promise in Malaria Diagnosis

A recent field evaluation of Makerere University’s AI-driven Ocular App has shown significant potential to transform malaria diagnostics across Uganda, especially in high-volume facilities. The assessment, conducted at four health centers Komamboga HC III, Kiruddu Hospital, Mulago National Referral Hospital, and Kasangati Health Centre compared […]

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AI Tool to Revolutionize Malaria Diagnosis in Uganda: A Leap Toward Faster, More Accurate Detection

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in malaria diagnosis could significantly reduce testing times and improve diagnostic accuracy, especially in remote Ugandan health facilities. This was highlighted by Dr. Andama Fred, Chief Laboratory Technician with the Ocular Project and a leading TB diagnostics expert at […]

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Makerere AI Health Lab Champions Artificial Intelligence in Uganda’s Malaria Fight

As Uganda continues to face a significant malaria burden, experts at Makerere University are pioneering innovative approaches that harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform how the disease is diagnosed, tracked, and ultimately controlled. Speaking during a World Malaria Day webinar co-hosted by […]

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AI-Powered ‘Ocular’ Diagnostic Tool Offers Cost-Effective Leap in Malaria Detection Efficiency

The AI-powered Ocular diagnostic tool, developed under the Makerere University AI Health Lab, is proving to be a cost-effective and time-saving innovation in the detection of malaria parasites, according to project leaders responses to questions during a World Malaria Day 2025 webinar. Responding to a […]

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  • Uganda’s Malaria Diagnosis Faces Critical Gaps, Says Malaria Consortium Expert

    May 2, 2025
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    May 2, 2025
  • National AI in Health Framework Needed to Support Malaria Elimination

    May 2, 2025
  • AI-Powered Ocular App Shows Promise in Malaria Diagnosis

    May 2, 2025

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